It seems like avocados have had an incredible glow up in the past 5+ years and I’m not mad about it. As you’ll be able to tell from this amazing roundup, avocado is a true ingredient staple here at AK. Whether it’s salads, enchiladas, grain bowls or even brownies (yes, brownies) I can’t help but sneak creamy avocado in wherever I can.
Get ready for some fun, new ways to use avocado for literally every meal! These healthy avocado recipes have unique flavors, are fun to make and are guaranteed to be your new favs to make all season long.
Fall in love with avocados
Why add avocado to your meals? Besides being so creamy and delicious, avocados are:
- Packed with healthy fats and fiber to keep you full and satisfied.
- Perfect for thickening up sauces and dressings to make them creamy & delicious
- Filled with vitamins like vitamin C, K, B6 and potassium. Did you know they have more potassium than bananas??
- Super versatile and mild in flavor, so they make the perfect addition to any recipe!
Learn how to cut avocados properly
Do you know the right way to cut an avocado? Check out my full tutorial here for safely cutting avocados to use in your fav recipes.
Have I sold you yet? Take a scroll, pick out a few new recipes using avocado below and enjoy!
Breakfast
Healthy Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Avocado Breakfast Burritos
Get Your Greens in Smoothie (the best green smoothie!)
Veggie Packed Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos
16 Delicious Ways to Top Your Avocado Toast
Loaded Veggie Avocado Quinoa Frittatas
Appetizers & Sides
Avocado Strawberry Mango Salsa
Easy + Cheesy Southwest Bean Dip
The Best Guacamole You’ll Ever Eat
Tofu Vegan Nachos with Cashew Cheese Sauce
Whipped Feta & Avocado Crostini with Pomegranate
How to Make Lightened-Up Pesto: A Recipe for Creamy Avocado Basil Pesto
Salads
Avocado Peach Tomato Salad with Dilly Tahini Dressing
California Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
Damn Good BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing
Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad
Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese
Avocado & Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado
Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette
Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese
Fiesta Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Balsamic Chicken Berry Quinoa Salad
Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Greek Yogurt Dressing
Green Goddess Tuna Quinoa Salad
Orange Strawberry Avocado Salad with Citrus Poppyseed Dressing
Chicken Kale Waldorf Salad with Avocado & Goat Cheese
Strawberry & Mango Chopped Spinach Quinoa Salad with Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette
Summer Chicken Chopped Salad with Strawberries, Avocado + Feta
Burritos, Tacos & Enchiladas
Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos
Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with Avocado Lime Crema
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Forbidden Rice & Mango Guacamole
Vegetarian Plantain & Black Bean Taco Cups
Jalapeño Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema
Vegan Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cashew Crema
Vegetarian Southwest Sweet Potato Taco Bowls with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Smashed Avocado, Roasted Bell Pepper & Pepper Jack Quesadillas
Grilled Chili-Lime Fish Tacos with Sour Cream Cabbage Slaw + Mango & Avocado
Burgers, Sandwiches & Wraps
Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers
Ultimate Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Creamy Tahini Garlic Sauce
Thai Tuna Patties with Cilantro Cabbage Slaw
Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns
Farmer’s Market Spicy Tuna Wraps with Homemade Chipotle Greek Yogurt Ranch
Healthy Pumpkin Seed & Avocado Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches
High-Protein Black Bean Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich with Cranberries + Lemon
Roasted Strawberry, Avocado and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
Garlic + Basil Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Creamy Avocado Pesto
Spicy Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers with Avocado-Cilantro Crema + Sprouts
More Creative Dinner Recipes
Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa
Baked Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado Lime Dipping Sauce
The Most Delicious Meatless Black Bean Loaf with Creamy Avocado Verde Sauce (vegan, gluten free)
Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Desserts
New & Improved Healthy Avocado Black Bean Brownies
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Avocado Chocolate Frosting
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding Pie with Salted Almond Date Crust
Best Ever Vegan Avocado Chocolate Birthday Cake with Vegan Chocolate Ganache
I hope you love these delicious, healthy avocado recipes! If you make any of them be sure to head to the recipe to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!
